Safety, Warning, Operator safety – Polaris ATP 330 4x4 User Manual

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD
Stalling, rolling backwards or

improperly dismounting while

climbing a hill.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The vehicle could overturn.
HOW TO AVOID THE

HAZARD
Maintain steady speed

when climbing a hill.
If all forward speed is lost:
Keep your weight uphill.
Apply the front brake (or the single lever brake, gradually).
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, then lock the

parking brake.
If the ATV begins rolling backwards:
Keep weight uphill.
Never apply engine power.
Never apply the rear brake while rolling backwards.
Apply the front brake (or single-lever brake) gradually.
When fully stopped, apply the rear brake as well, and then lock

the parking brake.
Dismount on uphill side, or to either side if ATV is pointed straight

uphill.
Turn the ATV around and remount, following the procedure

described in the owner’s manual. See page 64.